Software Development for a Satellite Signal Analyzer

Abstract

A Satellite Signal Analyzer is being constructed by the Satellite Communications Laboratory of the Naval Postgraduate School. The purpose of this system is to provide highspeed spectrum analysis and characterization of the outputs of UHF communication satellite transponders while in orbit and operating. It is constructed around an INTERDATA 7/32 minicomputer which provides all the necessary control for most of the equipment in the system. Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT's) are provided by the AP-120B Array Processor manufactured by FLOATING POINT SYSTEMS. Extremely accurate frequency measurement is provided by phase-locked loop receivers. A HEWLETT-PACKARD 5061A Cesium Beam Frequency Standard provides reference frequencies for all measurement and synthesized equipment. This thesis documents a portion of the software development; specifically presented are documentation for (a) the NPS SATCOM Analyzer System; (b) the Spectrum Analyzer Control software; and (c) diagnostic procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA522402

Entities

People

  • John E. Ohlson
  • Todd T. Bruner

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Conversion
  • Diagrams
  • Manuals
  • Multiple Access
  • Operating Systems
  • Radio Frequency
  • Satellite Communications
  • Software Development
  • Space Situational Awareness
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Ultrahigh Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites